by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Texas State ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for anthropology list. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Texas State University handed out 80 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Texas State. This makes it the #12 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of anthropology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $26,464. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,284 for all anthropology bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's anthropology program at Texas State make a median salary of $45,593. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all anthropology graduates with a master's is $39,560.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, anthropology students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all anthropology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the anthropology program at Texas State is $288 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the anthropology majors at Texas State University.
Of the 80 anthropology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Texas State, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Texas State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of anthropology master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 170 |
| Sociology | 103 |
| Geography & Cartography | 90 |
| Economics | 27 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
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